How to best enjoy the Orionid meteor shower this week

Accuweather has helpful tips to enjoy this stargazing event. (AccuWeather)

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

The Orionid meteor shower will peak October 21-22, promising a dazzling astronomical display for stargazers on earth. The meteor shower will produce up to 25 meteors per hour at peak times.

AccuWeather has helpful tips to get the most of your Orionid experience, like using a red-light flashlight to preserve night vision. If you're planning on taking pictures, having a long exposure camera app ready will help you capture better images. Watch the video above for tips to best enjoy this stargazing event.